MARWEN FOUNDATION

Designed by Wheeler Kearns Architects,
this award-winning, three-story loft is
located in Chicago’s River North
neighborhood. The mission of the
building’s owner, Marwen Foundation, is to
expose disadvantaged youth to art. The
renovation of this historic timber-frame loft
included designs for an office, school,
studio and gallery. Special attention was
paid to create an artistic environment
throughout. The American Institute of
Architects, AIA, honored this renovation
with an award in 2000.

Architect: Wheeler Kearns Architects, Inc.
Photography: Doug Fogelson/DRFP